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    Default RPG List for the PS2

    ******************** UPDATE: March 12, 2009 ********************

    If you find the lists below useful, check out these lists as well.
    RPG List for the PS3
    RPG List for the Xbox 360
    RPG List for the Nintendo DS
    RPG List for the PSP

    Threads with pics of completed RPG collections.
    Daria (Genesis RPGs)
    Daria (PS1 RPGs)
    lendelin (PS2 RPGs)

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    1. Main List

    2. Special Lists
    A. Deluxe Packages with Extra Content
    B. Regular Cases with Extra Content
    C. Variants
    D. Compilations
    E. Greatest Hits
    F. Dual-Sided Covers

    3. Miscellaneous
    A. Multi-Platform
    B. Guides by DoubleJump Books

    4. Pictures
    A. Deluxe Packages with Extra Content
    B. Regular Cases with Extra Content
    C. Variants
    D. Dual-Sided Covers


    Upcoming Releases
    Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha versus King Abadon. Atlus, Atlus, 5/12/09.
    Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2. Raven Software, Activision, 9/30/09.
    Mana Khemia II. Gust, NIS America, TBA 2009



    ******************** UPDATE: March 12, 2009 ********************


    1. Main List of Role Playing Games for the PlayStation 2 (US Releases)

    *no published strategy guide
    Title: Subtitle. Developer, Publisher, Release Date (Month/Day/Year).

    .hack//G.U. Vol. 1//Rebirth. Cyberconnect2, Bandai Namco, 10/24/06.
    .hack//G.U. Vol. 2//Reminisce.* CyberConnect2, Bandai Namco, 5/8/07.
    .hack//G.U. Vol. 3//Redemption.* Cyberconnnect2, Bandai Namco, 9/11/07.
    .hack Part 1: Infection. Cyberconnect2, Bandai, 2/11/03.
    .hack Part 2: Mutation. Cyberconnect2, Bandai, 5/6/03.
    .hack Part 3: Outbreak. Cyberconnect2, Bandai, 9/9/03.
    .hack Part 4: Quarantine. Cyberconnect2, Bandai, 1/14/04.
    Ar tonelico: Melody of Elemia.* Gust, NIS America/Banpresto, 2/6/07.
    Ar tonelico II: Melody of Metafalica.* Gust, NIS America, 1/20/09.
    Arc the Lad: End of Darkness. Cattle Call, Namco, 6/14/05.
    Arc the Lad: Twilight of the Spirits. Cattle Call, Sony, 6/25/03.
    Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana.* Gust, NIS America, 6/29/05.
    Atelier Iris 2: The Azoth of Destiny. Gust, NIS America, 4/25/06.
    Atelier Iris 3: Grand Phantasm.* Gust, NIS America, 5/29/07.
    Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance. Snowblind Studios, Black Isle Studios/Interplay, 12/2/01.
    Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance II. Black Isle Studios/Interplay, Vivendi Games, 1/20/04.
    Bard’s Tale, The. inXile Entertainment, inXile Entertainment, 10/19/04.
    Baroque.* Sting, Atlus, 4/8/08.
    Breath of Fire: Dragon Quarter. Capcom Production Studio 3, Capcom, 2/16/03.
    Champions of Norrath: Realms of Everquest. Snowblind Studios, Sony, 2/2/04.
    Champions: Return to Arms. Snowblind Studios, Sony, 2/7/05.
    Chaos Wars.* Idea Factory, 0~3 Entertainment, 6/3/08.
    Dark Angel: Vampire Apocalypse.* Metro 3D, Metropolis Digital, 7/8/01.
    Dark Cloud. Level-5, Sony, 5/29/01.
    Dark Cloud 2. Level-5, Sony, 2/17/03.
    Dawn of Mana. Square Enix, Square Enix, 5/22/07.
    Digimon World 4. Bandai, Bandai, 6/1/05.
    Digimon World: Data Squad.* BEC, Bandai Namco, 9/18/07.
    Disgaea: Hour of Darkness. Nippon Ichi Software, Atlus, 8/27/03.
    Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories. Nippon Ichi Software, NIS America, 8/29/06.
    Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King. Level-5, Square Enix, 11/15/05.
    Dual Hearts.* Cazworks Studio/Matrix Software, Atlus, 9/23/02.
    Duel Masters. High Voltage Software, Atari, 11/3/04.
    Ephemeral Fantasia.* Konami Japan (KCEJ), Konami, 7/10/01.
    Eternal Poison.* Flight-Plan, Atlus, 11/11/08.
    Eternal Ring. FromSoftware, Agetec, 10/19/00.
    Evergrace. FromSoftware, Agetec, 10/19/00.
    Falling Stars.* Ivolgamus, Agetec, 8/26/08.
    Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel. Interplay, Interplay, 1/14/04.
    Final Fantasy X. Squaresoft, Square Electronic Arts, 12/18/01.
    Final Fantasy X-2. Square Enix, Square Enix, 11/18/03.
    Final Fantasy XII. Square Enix, Square Enix, 10/31/06.
    Forever Kingdom. FromSoftware, Agetec, 1/22/02.
    Front Mission 4. Square Enix, Square Enix, 6/15/04.
    Fullmetal Alchemist and the Broken Angel. Racjin, Square Enix, 1/18/05.
    Fullmetal Alchemist 2: Curse of the Crimson Elixir. Racjin, Square Enix, 7/12/05.
    Future Tactics: The Uprising.* Zed Two, Crave Entertainment, 5/10/04.
    Gladius. Lucasarts, Lucasarts, 10/28/03.
    Graffiti Kingdom.* Garakuta Studio/Taito, Hot-B/Taito, 8/9/05.
    Grandia II. Game Arts, Ubi Soft, 2/2/02.
    Grandia III. Game Arts, Square Enix, 2/14/06.
    Grandia Xtreme. Game Arts, Enix, 10/2/02.
    Growlanser: Generations.* Career Soft/Atlus, Working Designs, 12/7/04.
    Growlanser: Heritage of War.* Career Soft/Atlus, Atlus, 9/18/07.
    Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life. Special Edition.* Marucome, Natsume, 10/27/05.
    Harvest Moon: Save The Homeland.* Marucome, Natsume, 11/22/01.
    Heroes of Might and Magic: Quest for the DragonBone Staff.* New World Computing, 3DO, 4/12/01.
    Innocent Life: A Futuristic Harvest Moon. Special Edition.* Natsume, Natsume, 2/12/08.
    Inuyasha: The Secret of the Cursed Mask.* Bandai, Bandai, 11/1/04.
    Jade Cocoon 2. Genki, Ubi Soft, 12/19/01.
    Justice League Heroes. Snowblind Studios, Warner Bros. Interactive, 10/17/06.
    King’s Field: The Ancient City. FromSoftware, Agetec, 3/26/02.
    Kingdom Hearts. Square/Disney Interactive, Square Electronic Arts, 9/17/02.
    Kingdom Hearts II. Square Enix, Square Enix, 3/28/06.
    Kingdom Hearts RE: Chain of Memories.* Square Enix, Square Enix, 12/3/08.
    La Pucelle: Tactics. Nippon Ichi Software, Mastiff, 5/5/04.
    Legaia 2: Duel Saga. Contrail, Eidos, 10/2/02.
    Legend of Alon D’ar, The.* Stormfront Studios, Ubi Soft, 12/7/01.
    Legion: The Legend of Excalibur. 7 Studios, Midway, 6/21/02.
    Lord of the Rings, The: The Third Age. EA Redwood Shores, Electronic Arts, 11/2/04.
    Magic Pengel: The Quest for Color.* Garakuta Studio/Taito, Agetec, 6/26/03.
    Magna Carta: Tears of Blood.* Softmax/Banpresto, Atlus, 11/15/05.
    Makai Kingdom: Chronicles of the Sacred Tome. Nippon Ichi Software, NIS America, 7/29/05.
    Mana Khemia: Alchemists of Al-Revis. Gust, NIS America, 3/31/08.
    Marvel: Ultimate Alliance. Raven Software, Activision, 10/24/06.
    Mega Man X: Command Mission. Capcom Production Studio 3, Capcom, 12/1/04.
    Metal Saga.* Crea-Tech, Atlus, 4/24/06.
    MS Saga: A New Dawn.* RBEC, Bandai, 2/21/06.
    Musashi: Samurai Legend. Square Enix, Square Enix, 3/15/05.
    Nightmare of Druaga, The: Fushigino Dungeon.* Arika, Namco, 10/28/04.
    Odin Sphere.* Vanillaware, Atlus, 5/22/07.
    Okage: Shadow King. Zener Works, Sony, 10/3/01.
    Orphen: Scion of Sorcery. Shade, Activision, 10/26/00.
    Phantasy Star Universe. Sonic Team/Total Entertainment Software, Sega, 10/24/06.
    Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus.* Sonic Team, Sega, 11/20/07.
    Phantom Brave. Nippon Ichi Software, NIS America, 9/2/04.
    Radiata Stories. tri-Ace, Square Enix, 9/6/05.
    River King: A Wonderful Journey.* Marvelous Interactive, Natsume, 3/28/06.
    Rogue Galaxy. Level-5, Sony, 1/30/07.
    Romancing SaGa: Ministrel Song. Square Enix, Square Enix, 10/11/05.
    RPG Maker II. Enterbrain, Agetec, 10/28/03.
    RPG Maker 3.* Run Time, Agetec, 9/20/05.
    Sega Genesis Collection.* Backbone Entertainment, Sega, 11/7/06.
    Shadow Hearts.* Aruze, Midway, 12/14/01.
    Shadow Hearts: Covenant. Aruze, Midway, 9/1/04.
    Shadow Hearts: From the New World. Aruze, XSEED, 3/7/06.
    Shaman King: Power of Spirit. Konami Japan (KCEJ), Konami, 8/24/04.
    Shepherd’s Crossing.* Success, Valcon Games, 8/19/08.
    Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner. Atlus, Atlus, 10/10/06.
    Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga.* Atlus, Atlus, 4/5/05.
    Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga 2.* Atlus, Atlus, 10/3/05.
    Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne. Atlus, Atlus, 9/1/04.
    Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3. Atlus, Atlus, 8/14/07.
    Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 FES.* Atlus, Atlus, 4/22/08.
    Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4. Atlus, Atlus, 12/9/08.
    Shining Force EXA. Neverland, Sega, 3/20/07.
    Shining Force Neo. Neverland, Sega, 10/20/05.
    Shining Tears. Amusement Vision, Sega, 3/22/05.
    Soul Nomad & The World Eaters. Nippon Ichi Software, NIS America, 9/25/07.
    Star Ocean: Till the End of Time. tri-Ace, Square Enix, 8/31/04.
    Steambot Chronicles.* Irem, Atlus, 5/23/06.
    Stella Deus: The Gate of Eternity.* Pinegrow, Atlus, 4/26/05.
    Suikoden III.* Konami, Konami, 10/2/02.
    Suikoden IV. Konami, Konami, 1/11/05.
    Suikoden V. Konami, Konami, 3/21/06
    Suikoden Tactics. Konami, Konami, 11/8/05.
    Summoner. Volition, THQ, 10/24/00.
    Summoner 2. Volition, THQ, 9/25/02.
    Tales of Legendia. Namco, Namco, 2/7/06.
    Tales of the Abyss. Namco Tales Studio, Namco, 10/10/06.
    Tsugunai: Atonement.* Cattle Call, Atlus, 12/1/01.
    Unlimited Saga.* Square Enix, Square Enix, 6/18/03.
    Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria. tri-Ace, Square Enix, 9/26/06.
    Virtua Quest.* Sega (AM2), Sega, 1/11/05.
    Wild Arms 3. Media Vision, Sony, 10/16/02.
    Wild Arms 4. Media Vision, XSEED, 1/10/06.
    Wild Arms 5. Media Vision, XSEED, 8/28/07.
    Wild Arms: Alter Code: F. Media Vision, Agetec, 11/15/05.
    Wizardry: Tale of the Forsaken Land.* Racjin, Atlus, 12/19/01.
    X-Men Legends. Raven Software, Activision, 9/21//04.
    X-Men Legends II: Rise of the Apocalypse. Raven Software, Activision, 9/20/05.
    Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht. Monolith Software, Namco, 2/25/03.
    Xenosaga Episode II: Jenseits von Gut und Böse. Monolith Software, Namco, 2/15/05.
    Xenosaga Episode III: Also Sprach Zarathustra. Monolith Software, Namco, 8/29/06.
    Ys: The Ark of Napishtim. Falcom Corporation, Konami, 2/22/05.

    Total: 135


    Borderline
    Culdcept.* Omiya Soft, NEC Interchannel, 11/25/03.
    Deus Ex: The Conspiracy. Ion Storm, Eidos Interactive, 3/26/02.
    Dokapon Kingdom.* Sting, Atlus, 10/14/08.
    Drakan: The Ancients’ Gates. Surreal Software, Sony, 1/28/02.
    Drakengard. Cavia/Square Enix, Square Enix, 3/2/04.
    Drakengard 2. Cavia/Square Enix, Square Enix/Ubi Soft, 2/14/06.
    Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone. Stormfront Studios, Atari, 9/14/04.
    GrimGrimoire.* Vanillaware, NIS America, 7/26/07.
    Monster Rancher 3. Tecmo, Tecmo, 9/25/01.
    Monster Rancher 4.* Tecmo, Tecmo, 10/30/03.
    Monster Rancher EVO.* Tecmo, Tecmo, 4/11/06.
    Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords.* Vicious Cycle, D3 Publisher, 11/13/07.
    Shifters.* 3DO, 3DO, 6/17/02.
    Swashbucklers: Blue Vs. Grey.* Akella, 1C Company/Atari, 11/20/07.
    Warriors of Might and Magic.* 3DO, 3DO, 3/20/01.

    Total: 15


    MMO Role Playing Games
    Everquest Online Adventures. Sony Online Entertainment, Sony, 2/11/03.
    Everquest Online Adventures: Frontiers. Sony Online Entertainment, Sony, 11/18/03.
    Final Fantasy XI. Square Enix, Sony Online Entertainment, 3/23/04.
    Final Fantasy XI: Chains of Promathia.* Square Enix, Sony Online Entertainment, 9/21/04.
    Final Fantasy XI: Treasures of Aht Urhgan.* Square Enix, Sony Online Entertainment, 4/18/06.
    Final Fantasy XI: Vana’diel Collection 2008.* Square Enix, Sony Online Entertainment, 11/20/07.
    Final Fantasy XI: Wings of the Goddess.* Square Enix, Sony Online Entertainment, 11/20/07.
    Monster Hunter. Capcom Production Studio 1, Capcom, 9/14/04.

    Total: 8



    2. Special Lists

    A. Deluxe Packages and Cardboard Boxes with Extra Content*

    01) .hack//G.U. Vol. 1//Rebirth. Special Edition. This was an exclusive release from the retailer Gamestop/EB Games. The oversized cardboard box contains a Haseo figurine and a PS2 system exclusive disc. The "Terminal Disc" is a video digest of the four prequels in a special slip cover. Available in standard and special edition. The game in the special edition is identical with the standard version. (SLUS 21258, SLUS Terminal Disc 21480)

    02) Ar tonelico: Melody of Elemia. The cardboard box contains a hardcover art book. Originally only sold in the special edition. An identical reprint without the box and the art book was sold 15 months after the original release. (SLUS 21445P)

    03) Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King. Sold in a cardboard box. The double-disc case contains a playable demo disc of Final Fantasy XII with its manual. Sold only in the cardboard box. (SLUS 21207)

    04) Final Fantasy XII. Collector's Edition. This was an exclusive release from the retailer Gamestop/EB Games. The metal case with inside cover art contains a making-of DVD. Available in standard and collector’s edition. The collector’s edition is different from the standard version. (SLUS 21475)

    05) Growlanser: Generations. Deluxe. The most elaborate deluxe set for the PS2. The cardboard box contains a watch in a black gift case, a soundtrack CD in a special slip cover, a set of playing cards in a box, and a ring with a chain in a black pouch. The cover of the game is dual-sided. Available in standard and deluxe edition. The game in the deluxe edition is different from the standard version. (SLUS 20758P, 20759P)

    06) Growlanser: Heritage of War. Limited Edition. The cardboard box includes a softcover art book, a media disc with art and music from the game in a regular white slip cover, a keychain in a black case, two lenticular cards, and three pins. Sold only in the limited edition. (SLUS 21571P)

    07) Magna Carta: Tears of Blood. Deluxe Box Set. The cardboard box includes an oversized, dual-sided poster and a softcover book that combines the art of the game with a mini-strategy guide. The cover of the game is dual-sided. Sold only in the deluxe edition. (SLUS 21221)

    08) Mana Khemia: Alchemists of Al-Revis. The cardboard box contains a soundtrack CD in a plastic case with a back cover insert and a front cover insert. The CD front cover is a fold-out and dual-sided. On one side are two covers for the soundtrack CD, on the other side is a mini poster with game characters. Originally only sold in the special edition. As an identical stand-alone game sold seven months after the original release. (SLUS 20735P)

    09) Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga. Deluxe Box Set. The outer slip cover contains a collector's box to hold the cases for the game and its sequel. Included is a soundtrack CD in a regular white slip cover. A sleeve advertising Digital Devil Saga 2 and Stella Deus is a placeholder for the sequel in the collector's box. Originally only sold in the deluxe set. An identical reprint was sold as a stand-alone game two years after the original release. (SLUS 20974)

    10) Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3. The cardboard box contains a hardcover art book and a soundtrack CD in a regular white slip cover. Sold only in the special edition. (SLUS 21569P)

    11) Star Ocean: Till the End of Time. No extra content, just in a cardboard box. The standard version of the game was sold only in the cardboard box. The Greatest Hits version was sold without the box. (SLUS 20488, 20891)

    12) Wild Arms 5. Series 10th Anniversary Edition. The cardboard box contains a softcover art book covering the entire span of the series. The title is not printed on the spine of the game case. Sold only in the anniversary edition. (SLUS 21615)

    Note: 'P' (for Premium) and 'S' (for Special) in a SLUS number are on the packaging, not on the case and disc.

    *for pictures see section 4.A. below



    B. Regular Cases with Extra Content*

    01) .hack Part 1: Infection. Sold only in this version with extra content. Included is a DVD with an anime movie of the series. (SLUS 20267)

    02) .hack Part 2: Mutation. Sold only in this version with extra content. Included is a DVD with an anime movie of the series. (SLUS 20562)

    03) .hack Part 3: Outbreak. Sold only in this version with extra content. Included is a DVD with an anime movie of the series. (SLUS 20563)

    04) .hack Part 4: Quarantine. Sold only in this version with extra content. Included is a DVD with an anime movie of the series. (SLUS 20564)

    05) Ar tonelico II: Melody of Metafalica. Sold only in this version with extra content. Included are soundtrack CD in a special slip cover and an art book. (SLUS 21788P)

    06) Digimon World 4. Sold in an edition with a trading card of the Digimon Dorumon in clear plastic wrapping. Available in standard edition and in the edition with the card. (SLUS 20836P)

    07) Digimon World: Data Squad. Sold only in this edition with extra content. Included is a foldout sheet with Digimon stickers. (SLUS 21598)

    08) Duel Masters. Limited Edition. The limited edition includes ten trading cards in gold wrapping and has a holographic cover. Available in limited edition and standard edition. (SLUS 20924)

    09) Eternal Poison. Sold only in this edition with extra content. Included is a soundtrack CD. (SLUS 21779)

    10) Fullmetal Alchemist 2: Curse of the Crimson Elixir. Sold only in this edition with extra content. Included is a DVD with two episodes of the anime series. (SLUS 21166)

    11) Inuyasha: The Secret of the Cursed Mask. Sold in an edition with a Inuyasha trading card. Available in the edition with extra content and in standard edition. (SLUS 20913P)

    12) Kingdom Hearts RE: Chain of Memories. Sold only in this version with extra content. Included in a wrapper are three postcards picturing game characters. (SLUS 21799)

    13) Marvel: Ultimate Alliance. Special Edition. Exclusively released as a Greatest Hits version in the red label packaging. The special edition contains a making-of DVD. Available in standard edition and special edition. (SLUS 21374GH).

    14) Mega Man X: Command Mission. Sold only in this version with extra content. Included is a Mega Man trading card. (SLUS 20903)

    15) Phantom Brave. Sold in an edition with a soundtrack CD. Available in the edition with extra content and in standard edition. (SLUS 20955S)

    16) Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne. Sold in an edition with a soundtrack CD. Available in the edition with extra content and in a version without it. The edition without the CD might be a second printing. (SLUS 20911)

    17) Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4. Sold only in this edition with extra content. Included is a soundtrack CD. (SLUS 21782B)

    18) Suikoden Tactics. Sold only in this edition with extra content. Included is a soundtrack CD of the Suikoden series. (SLUS 21245)

    19) Wild Arms: Alter Code: F. Sold only in this version with extra content. Included is a DVD with episode 1 of the anime series. (SLUS 20937P)

    20) Xenosaga Episode III: Also Sprach Zarathustra. Sold in an edition with a lenticular 3D-cover. The version with the special cover has the game character T-Elos pictured and was exclusively distributed by the retailer Best Buy. Available in the edition with the special cover and in standard edition. (SLUS 21389, 21417)

    Note: 'P' (for Premium) and 'S' (for Special) in a SLUS number are on the case, not on the disc.

    *for pictures see section 4.B. below



    C. Variants of the Games with Extra Content*

    01) Digimon World 4. Trading card edition (SLUS 20836P) and standard edition (SLUS 20836), both in regular game cases. The front covers of the two versions are identical. The versions have different back covers, spines and SLUS numbers. The edition with the card says "Includes Exclusive Limited Edition Trading Card!" on the back cover.

    02) Duel Masters. Limited Edition and standard edition (SLUS 20924), both in regular game cases. The two versions have different covers (front, back, and spine). The limited edition with an extra pack of cards has a holographic cover with "Limited Edition" and "Free Booster Pack Inside!" on the front cover.

    03) Final Fantasy XII. Collector’s Edition (SLUS 21475) and standard edition (SLUS 20963). The collector’s edition in a metal case has different cover art on the case (front, back, and spine), a different cover for the manual, a different disc label, and a SLUS number different from the standard version.

    04) Growlanser: Generations. Deluxe Edition (SLUS 20758P, 20759P) and standard edition (SLUS 20758, 20759). The two versions have different game discs. The label art and SLUS numbers (20758B, 20759B) of the game discs in the deluxe set are different from the standard version (SLUS 20758A, 20759A). The regular case in the deluxe set with its SLUS numbers, cover of the game, and manual is identical with the standard version.

    05) Inuyasha: The Secret of the Cursed Mask. Trading card edition (SLUS 20913P) and standard edition (SLUS 20913), both in regular game cases. The front covers of the two versions are identical. The versions have different back covers, spines and SLUS numbers. The edition with the card says "Includes Exclusive Limited Edition Inuyasha Trading Card!" on the back cover.

    06) Marvel: Ultimate Alliance. Special Edition (SLUS 21374GH) and standard edition (SLUS 21374), both in regular game cases. The special edition was exclusively released as a Greatest Hits version. The two versions have different cover art (front, back, and spine), disc labels, and SLUS numbers. The special edition says "Special Edition" and "Includes Bonus Disc" on the front cover.

    07) Phantom Brave. Special Edition (SLUS 20955S) and standard edition (SLUS 20955), both in regular game cases. The special edition contains a soundtrack CD. The front covers of the two versions are identical. The versions have different back covers, spines and SLUS numbers. The version with the CD has "Special Edition" encircled above the image of the bottle on the back cover.

    08) Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne. Soundtrack CD edition and standard edition (SLUS 20911), both in regular game cases. The edition without the CD might be a second printing. The front covers and spines of the two versions are identical. The versions have different back covers. The edition with the CD has "Includes Limited Edition Soundtrack CD!" on the back cover.

    09) Xenosaga Episode III: Also Sprach Zarathustra. Lenticular cover edition and standard edition (SLUS 21389, 21417), both in regular game cases. The two versions have different front covers. The lenticular 3D-cover is a removable insert on top of the regular cover and has the game character T-Elos pictured. It was exclusively distributed by the retailer Best Buy.

    Note: ‘P’ (for Premium) and ‘S’ (for Special) in a SLUS number are on the special packaging or game case, not on the disc.

    *for pictures see section 4.C. below



    D. Compilations

    01) Sega Genesis Collection. Among the 28 games are four classic role playing games released for the Genesis. Sword of Vermilion (1990), Phantasy Star II (1989), Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom (1990), and Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millenium (1994). (SLUS 21542)



    E. Greatest Hits

    01) Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance (SLUS 20035GH)
    02) Champions of Norrath: Realms of Everquest (SLUS 20565GH)
    03) Dark Cloud (SCUS 97111, identical for standard and GH version)
    04) Disgaea: Hour of Darkness (SLUS 20666GH)
    05) Final Fantasy X (SLUS 20312GH)
    06) Final Fantasy X-2 (SLUS 20672GH)
    07) Final Fantasy XII (SLUS 20963GH)
    08) Kingdom Hearts (SLUS 20370GH)
    09) Kingdom Hearts II (SLUS 21005GH)
    10) Lord of the Rings, The: The Third Age (SLUS 21027GH)
    11) Marvel: Ultimate Alliance. Special Edition (SLUS 21374GH)
    12) Odin Sphere (SLUS 21577GH)
    13) Star Ocean: Till the End of Time (SLUS 20488GH, 20891GH)
    14) X-Men Legends (SLUS 20656GH)
    15) Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht (SLUS 20469GH)

    Note: 'GH' (for Greatest Hits) in a SLUS number is on the case and disc.



    F. Dual-Sided Covers*

    01) Growlanser: Generations (SLUS 20758, 20759)
    02) Magna Carta: Tears of Blood (SLUS 21221)
    03) Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga 2 (SLUS 21152)
    04) Stella Deus: The Gate of Eternity (SLUS 21132)

    *for pictures see section 4.D. below



    3. Miscellaneous

    A. Multi-Platform*

    01) Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance (GameCube, Xbox)
    02) Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance II (Xbox)
    03) Bard’s Tale, The (Xbox)
    04) Baroque (Wii)
    05) Digimon World 4 (GameCube, Xbox)
    06) Dokapon Kingdom (Wii)
    07) Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel (Xbox)
    08) Final Fantasy XI (Xbox 360)
    09) Final Fantasy XI: Chains of Promathia (Xbox 360)
    10) Final Fantasy XI: Treasures of Aht Urhgan (Xbox 360)
    11) Final Fantasy XI: Vana’diel Collection 2008 (Xbox 360)
    12) Final Fantasy XI: Wings of the Goddess (Xbox 360)
    13) Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone (Xbox)
    14) Future Tactics: The Uprising (GameCube, Xbox)
    15) Gladius (GameCube, Xbox)
    16) Grandia II (Dreamcast)
    17) Justice League Heroes (Xbox)
    18) Lord of the Rings, The: The Third Age (GameCube, Xbox)
    19) Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox, Xbox 360)
    20) Mega Man X: Command Mission (GameCube)
    21) Phantasy Star Universe (Xbox 360)
    22) Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus (Download Xbox 360)
    23) Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords (Wii, Download PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360)
    24) Summoner (GameCube)
    25) Summoner 2 (GameCube as "Summoner: A Goddess Reborn")
    26) Virtua Quest (GameCube)
    27) Warriors of Might and Magic (PlayStation)
    28) X-Men Legends (GameCube, Xbox)
    29) X-Men Legends II: Rise of the Apocalypse (GameCube, Xbox)

    *MMO RPGs and borderline cases included; consoles only



    B. Strategy Guides by DoubleJump Books

    01) Disgaea. Tim Lindquist, Iaian Ross, and Kitty. [Redmond, WA]: DoubleJump Books 2007, 2008. 272 Pages. Paperback. Book Format. Note: This is a compilation guide covering three games. "Disgaea: Hour of Darkness" for the PS2, "Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness" for the PSP, and "Disgaea DS" for the Nintendo DS.

    02) Disgaea. Hour of Darkness. Tim Lindquist. [Redmond, WA]: DoubleJump Books 2003. 96 Pages. Paperback. Magazine Format.

    03) Disgaea. Hour of Darkness. Special Edition. Tim Lindquist. [Redmond, WA]: DoubleJump Books 2003. 96 Pages. Paperback. Magazine Format. Note: This is a revised edition with new content and with higher quality paper than the first edition.

    04) Disgaea 2. Cursed Memories. Iaian Ross, Kale Harbick, and Alicia Ashby. [Redmond, WA]: DoubleJump Books 2006. 640 Pages. Paperback. Book Format.

    05) Makai Kingdom. Chronicles of the Sacred Tome. Iaian Ross, Alicia Ashby, Kale Harbick, and Thomas Wilde. [Redmond, WA]: DoubleJump Books 2005. 244 Pages. Paperback. Book Format. Special Attachments: Two Bookmarks.

    06) Mana Khemia. Alchemists of Al-Revis. Alicia Ashby & Kitty. [Redmond, WA]: DoubleJump Books 2008. 238 Pages. Paperback. Book Format.

    07) Phantom Brave. Kale Harbick, Iaian Ross, and Thomas Wilde. [Redmond, WA]: DoubleJump Books 2004. 244 Pages. Paperback. Book Format. Special Attachments: Two Bookmarks.

    08) Rogue Galaxy. Iaian Ross, Kale Harbick, and Alicia Ashby. Roseville, CA; [Redmond, WA]: Prima Games; DoubleJump Books 2006. 384 Pages. Paperback. Magazine Format. Note: The guide was co-published by Prima Games.

    09) Shin Megami Tensei. Devil Summoner. Iaian Ross, Thomas Wilde, and Elizabeth Ellis. Roseville, CA; [Redmond, WA]: Prima Games; DoubleJump Books 2006. 253 Pages. Paperback. Magazine Format. Note: The guide was co-published by Prima Games.

    10) Shin Megami Tensei. Nocturne. [Anonymous]. [Redmond, WA]: DoubleJump Books 2004. 388 Pages. Paperback. Book Format. Special Attachments: Two Bookmarks, One Fold-Out Poster. Note: The guide is a revised and significantly expanded version of the Japanese guide by Enterbrain.

    11) Shin Megami Tensei. Persona 3. Iaian Ross, Thomas Hindmarch, and Elizabeth Ellis. [Redmond, WA]: DoubleJump Books 2007. 264 Pages. Paperback. Book Format.

    12) Shin Megami Tensei. Persona 4. Iaian Ross and Alicia Ashby. [Redmond, WA]: DoubleJump Books 2008. 304 Pages. Paperback. Book Format.

    13) Soul Nomad & The World Eaters. Limited Edition. Alicia Ashby, Iaian Ross, and Thomas Wilde. [Redmond, WA]: DoubleJump Books 2007. 238 Pages. Paperback. Book Format.



    4. Pictures

    A. Deluxe Packages with Extra Content

    01) .hack//G.U.//Vol.1//Rebirth. Special Edition. Pictures1 Pictures2

    02) Ar tonelico: Melody of Elemia. Pictures1 Pictures2

    03) Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King. Pictures1 Pictures2

    04) Final Fantasy XII. Collector's Edition. Pictures1 Pictures2

    05) Growlanser: Generations. Deluxe. Pictures1 Pictures2 Pictures3 Pictures4

    06) Growlanser: Heritage of War. Limited Edition. Pictures1 Pictures2

    07) Magna Carta: Tears of Blood. Deluxe Box Set. Pictures1 Pictures2

    08) Mana Khemia: Alchemists of Al-Revis. Pictures1 Pictures2 Pictures3

    09) Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga. Deluxe Box Set. Pictures1 Pictures2

    10) Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3. Pictures

    11) Star Ocean: Till the End of Time. Pictures

    12) Wild Arms 5. Series 10th Anniversary Edition. Pictures1 Pictures2 Pictures3



    B. Regular Cases with Extra Content

    01) .hack Part 1: Infection. Pictures

    02) .hack Part 2: Mutation. Pictures

    03) .hack Part 3: Outbreak. Pictures

    04) .hack Part 4: Quarantine. Pictures

    05) Ar tonelico II: Melody of Metafalica.

    06) Digimon World 4. Pictures

    07) Digimon World: Data Squad. Pictures

    08) Duel Masters. Pictures1 Pictures2

    09) Eternal Poison. Pictures1 Pictures2 Pictures3

    10) Fullmetal Alchemist 2: Curse of the Crimson Elixir. Pictures

    11) Inuyasha: The Secret of the Cursed Mask. Pictures1 Pictures2

    12) Kingdom Hearts RE: Chain of Memories. Pictures1 Pictures2 Pictures3 Pictures4

    13) Marvel: Ultimate Alliance. Special Edition. Pictures

    14) Mega Man X: Command Mission. Pictures

    15) Phantom Brave. Pictures

    16) Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne. Pictures1 Pictures2

    17) Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4. Pictures1 Pictures2 Pictures3

    18) Suikoden Tactics. Pictures

    19) Wild Arms: Alter Code: F. Pictures

    20) Xenosaga Episode III: Also Sprach Zarathustra. Pictures1 Pictures2 Pictures3



    C. Variants of the Games with Extra Content

    01) Digimon World 4. Pictures

    02) Duel Masters. Pictures1 Pictures2

    03) Final Fantasy XII. Pictures1 Pictures2

    04) Growlanser: Generations. Pictures

    05) Inuyasha: The Secret of the Cursed Mask. Pictures1 Pictures2

    06) Marvel: Ultimate Alliance. Pictures1 Pictures2

    07) Phantom Brave. Pictures

    08) Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne. Pictures1 Pictures2

    09) Xenosaga Episode III: Also Sprach Zarathustra. Pictures



    D. Dual-Sided Covers

    01) Growlanser: Generations. Pictures

    02) Magna Carta: Tears of Blood. Pictures

    03) Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga 2. Pictures

    04) Stella Deus: The Gate of Eternity. Pictures



    ******************** UPDATE: March 12, 2009 ********************
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    Tagging this for future reference.
    Rend, slaughter, devour your enemies. There is no other way to survive. You cannot escape your hunger, Warriors of Purgatory

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    Drakengard is probably borderline.
    IGN claims that Future Tactics: The Uprising is a SRPG.

    Both listed on RPGamer:
    Dark Angel: Vampire Apocalypse
    Magic Pengel: The Quest for Color.

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    Monster Hunter?

    Maybe...

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    Tylerwillis and Trebuken, great checking! Thanks a lot.

    I updated the list. Future Tactics, Magic Pengel, Dark Angel, and Monster Hunter are added, and I put Drakengard in the Borderline category.

    I missed these games indeed, but one game was unknown to me and I had to look it up: Dark Angel Vampire Apocalypse. One of the early RPGs I completely overlooked.

    At the end of its lifecycle, the PS2 will have more RPGs than the PS1, probably 100 to 110 which is pretty amazing. (around 80 PS2 exclusives) I never thought the number of RPGs for the PS1 would be topped.
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    EB/Gamestop are having their Buy 2 Get 1 sale this weekend so I went RPG hunting (your fault for giving me the idea). Came across one more (yes I bought it), that isn't on the list...
    It's borderline...though I might lean toward putting it in an action category, I think it could work as an RPG.

    Devil Kings.

    Though I think if this were included you'd then have to look at the Castlevania Games, and maybe even Dynasty Warriors...and then Devil May Cry....

    Maybe someone who had played it can be more definitive about it.

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    Thanks for this. I have been looking for a good RPG list.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Trebuken
    Devil Kings.

    Though I think if this were included you'd then have to look at the Castlevania Games, and maybe even Dynasty Warriors...and then Devil May Cry....

    Maybe someone who had played it can be more definitive about it.

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    Devil Kings is a straightforward Dynasty Warriors clone, it is as clonelike as it can get. If included you'll end up with all Dynasty Warriors as a 'RPG,' and then there is indeed no line anymore for Onimusha and Devil May Cry and possibly even Madden NFL.

    I'll buy Devil Kings as well.

    I added the two RPG Makers (II and 3). A tough call as well, but if you can 'design' your own RPG and play around with it, it is a RPG. If it looks, walks, and quacks like a duck, it should be probably on a duck list.
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    Added Gladius as a Strategy RPG.
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    I was under the impression that Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone was an action game. I think that it needs to be removed.

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    Excellent list for people. I had a question, where to the Romance Games, PTO IV, and Naval Ops Warship Gunner and Commander fit?
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    I highly disagree with Future Tactics.

    It's more of a Worms clone than anything. In fact, it doesn't really have ANY RPG elements what so ever. If it simply MUST be in the list, put it in the borderline section.

    Also, some fancy highlighting might be nice (eg red for bad games, green for good ones)

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    Quote Originally Posted by sisko
    I highly disagree with Future Tactics.

    It's more of a Worms clone than anything. In fact, it doesn't really have ANY RPG elements what so ever. If it simply MUST be in the list, put it in the borderline section.

    Also, some fancy highlighting might be nice (eg red for bad games, green for good ones)
    Future Tactics is certainly a unique blend of RPG-strategy elements and action lacking 'traditional' subtle and sophisticated movement calculation, but it is still more on the strategy side: a turn-based battle system and limited movement justifies to put it in the strategy genre albeit it is a new take on it.

    About indicating bad and good games: I'm not going there due to unavoidable BIG discussions. Someones FF X is someones Orphen. The intent was just to deliver a nice, ready to go cut-and-paste list, and then everyone is free to pick and or to delete. It isn't a popal, ultimate list by any means, just complete and inclusionary as possible. Borderline cases and very thin lines between genres are a given.
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    Quote Originally Posted by shoes23
    I was under the impression that Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone was an action game. I think that it needs to be removed.
    Thanks guy. You're right. I put it in the borderline category. I have the game, read previews and reviews, but never played it; I put it just from a feeling level and past misperceptions on the list, but checking reviews again it is certainly not a RPG; otherwise Devil May Cry and the two Lord of the Rings by EA should be included as well.

    You could even argue it shouldn't be in the borderline category, but well, let the feelings dominate if in doubt.
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    Quote Originally Posted by lendelin
    Quote Originally Posted by sisko
    I highly disagree with Future Tactics.

    It's more of a Worms clone than anything. In fact, it doesn't really have ANY RPG elements what so ever. If it simply MUST be in the list, put it in the borderline section.

    Also, some fancy highlighting might be nice (eg red for bad games, green for good ones)
    Future Tactics is certainly a unique blend of RPG-strategy elements and action lacking 'traditional' subtle and sophisticated movement calculation, but it is still more on the strategy side: a turn-based battle system and limited movement justifies to put it in the strategy genre albeit it is a new take on it.
    Then by that logic, Worms 3D definitely needs to be added to the list, and likely Worms Forts (haven't played the latter).

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    Good list.

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    Quote Originally Posted by swlovinist
    Excellent list for people. I had a question, where to the Romance Games, PTO IV, and Naval Ops Warship Gunner and Commander fit?
    If Naval Ops Warship gunner makes it to the list, then Seek & Destroy should be added too. That is much more like an RPG than the former...

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    A couple notes before I list what I have in the DP Online Guide master file:

    It's tough to categorize games now that they've started to borrow RPG elements to give the title some length and depth. I've tried to categorize them as best as I can, but I'd love to hear what everyone thinks.

    I have Magic Pengel and games of that ilk (like Monster Rancher) listed as Life Development titles since they focus on creating/raising a character and fighting with the a'la Pokemon Stadium. Magic Pengel blurs the line...it has RPG elements in it, but they aren't the main focus of the game. Even the package classifies it as an adventure game.

    I never saw the Fullmetal Alchemist games as RPGs. They're more like beat-em-up type games, IMO.

    Heroes of Might and Magic and Gladius are what I consider 'Action Strategy', or what the DP guide refers to as 'Battle-centric'. I wouldn't consider them full-blown RPGs. Could Future Tactics fit in here?

    Anyway, here's the list, broken down by classifications.

    First Person RPGs:

    Eternal Ring
    King's Field: The Ancient City

    MMO RPGs:

    EverQuest: Online Adventures (I'd consider the 7-day trial more of a demo)
    EverQuest: Online Adventures: Frontiers
    Final Fantasy XI: [w/Hard Disk Drive]
    Final Fantasy XI: Chains of Promathia
    Monster Hunter

    Third-Person Real-Time RPGs, Hack-and-Slash:

    .Hack 1: Infection
    .Hack 2: Mutation
    .Hack 3: Outbreak
    .Hack 4: Quarantine
    Arc the Lad: End of Darkness
    Arc the Lad: Twilight of the Spirits
    Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance
    Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II
    Bard's Tale, The: Song of the Bard
    Breath of Fire: Dragon Quarter
    Champions of Norrath: Realms of Everquest
    Champions: Return to Arms
    Dark Angel: Vampire Apocalypse
    Dark Cloud
    Dark Cloud 2
    Demon Stone: Forgotten Realms
    Dual Hearts
    Evergrace
    Forever Kingdom
    Legion: Legend of Excalibur
    Orphen: Scion of Sorcery
    Radiata Stories
    Shining Force NEO
    Star Ocean: Till the End of Time
    Summoner
    Summoner 2
    Virtua Quest
    Warriors of Might & Magic
    X-Men Legends
    X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse
    Ys: The Ark of Napishtim

    Turn-Based and Turn-Based Strategy RPGs:

    Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana
    Disgaea: Hour of Darkness
    Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
    Ephemeral Fantasia
    Final Fantasy X
    Final Fantasy X-2
    Grandia 2
    Grandia Xtreme
    Growlanser: Generations
    Growlanser: Generations Deluxe
    InuYasha: The Secret of the Cursed Mask
    Jade Cocoon 2
    Kingdom Hearts
    La Pucelle: Tactics
    Legaia 2: Duel Saga
    Legend of Alon D'ar, The
    Lord of the Rings, The: The Third Age
    Magna Carta: Tears of Blood
    Makai Kingdom: Chronicles of the Sacred Tome
    Mega Man X: Command Mission
    Nightmare Of Druaga: Fushigino Dungeon
    Okage: Shadow King
    Phantom Brave
    Romancing SaGa: Ministrel Song
    RPG Maker 2
    RPG Maker 3
    Shadow Hearts
    Shadow Hearts: Covenant
    Shaman King: Power of Spirit
    Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga
    Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga 2
    Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne
    Shining Tears
    Stella Deus: The Gate of Eternity
    Suikoden III
    Suikoden IV
    Suikoden Tactics
    Tsugunai: Atonement
    Unlimited SaGa
    Wild Arms 3
    Wild Arms: Alter Code F
    Wizardry: Tale of the Forsaken Land
    XenoSaga: Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht
    XenoSaga: Episode II: Jenseits von Gut und Bose

    Turn-Based/Battle-Centric

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    This thread is awesome. I've been looking for some real-time RPGs. Thanks.


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    Oobgarm, great list ---about Fullmetal Alchemist: I'd leave them in there.

    There are two games I overlooked which are in your list --- Virtua Quest and Legion: The Legend of Excalibur. I have to look them up and then decide if they should be included or not.

    RPGs are hard to define nowadays, and the lines to adventure and action adventure games are awfully thin sometimes.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sisko
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    I highly disagree with Future Tactics.

    It's more of a Worms clone than anything. In fact, it doesn't really have ANY RPG elements what so ever. If it simply MUST be in the list, put it in the borderline section.

    Also, some fancy highlighting might be nice (eg red for bad games, green for good ones)
    Future Tactics is certainly a unique blend of RPG-strategy elements and action lacking 'traditional' subtle and sophisticated movement calculation, but it is still more on the strategy side: a turn-based battle system and limited movement justifies to put it in the strategy genre albeit it is a new take on it.
    Then by that logic, Worms 3D definitely needs to be added to the list, and likely Worms Forts (haven't played the latter).
    I never played Worms 3D (puts his head down in shame) -- but then I have around 70% of the games on the RPG list and played only about 20% as well (puts his head up again).

    Future Tactics is certainly a down-toned RPG startegy game, but still the turn based strategy battle system and the limited strategic movement of the characters with the overall elusive 'RPG-feel' justifies that it is on the list, I think.
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    I added Legion Legend of Excalibur and Virtua Qest, and removed the trial version of Everquest Online Adventures (thanks Oobgarm!, btw, the only game missing in your list is Front Mission 4).

    Since I made a list for me anyways which games I have and for which games I have or miss a strategy guide, I put an asterisk behind the games which I believe never saw a published guide. (for the titles marked as having a guide I own the guide or checked if there was a guide published)

    Please correct the titles marked as haven't a published guide if you know better!

    It is amazing, btw, how many of the Atlus published titles don't have a guide: Wizardry, Dual Hearts, Stella Deus, Tsugunai Atonement, the two Shin Megami Tensei Devil Sagas, and the new Magna Carta.
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    Your assessment of RPGs strat guides is spot-on.

    Thanks for pointing out Front Mission 4; I'll have to check my guide file and find out why it wasn't on the list.
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    I don't think Drakan and Demon stone should be borderline - they are action/rpg's in the baldur's gate style.

    Also, what about the 2 Dynasty Tactics games? They are strat RPGs kinda like the style of Front Mission 4

    I would also vote for Might and Magic as a strategy RPG, but I can see how its borderline.

    Also, what about Graffiti Kingdom? isn't it a magic Pengal sequel?

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